Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to a6 (f1·15)
c9-26653Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
12. Ba6+ Kb8 13. Qd8+ Qc8 14. Qxc8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to c8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Qd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #634.
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